January 04, 2024
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Herman Stigall, 20, has been charged with murder for allegedly killing Mohammad Rahman during a carjacking that took place in the parking lot of the Masjid Al-Madinah Islamic Center in Upper Darby on Oct. 29.
The man who allegedly shot and killed Mohammad Rahman during a carjacking outside the Masjid Al-Madinah Islamic Center in Upper Darby has been arrested by police.
Herman Stigall, 20, of West Philadelphia, has been charged with first- and third-degree murder, robbery and related offenses.
Stigall allegedly shot Rahman, 65, in the chest in the mosque's parking lot at 7:45 p.m. on Oct. 29. Rahman had been headed to the mosque to pray, investigators said.
Stigal allegedly fled the scene in Rahman's Toyota Rav4, police said. The stolen car was later recovered by police in West Philadelphia.
Stigall, who had been on the run for two months, was arrested Saturday after crashing a car on I-76 during a police chase and then attempting to flee on foot. He was in possession of the ghost gun that authorities allege he had used to shoot Rahman, authorities said. Ghost guns are privately assembled and untraceable.
"That day, two months ago, I said that we would bring him to justice and I'm here today to tell you that we did our job," Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said during a press conference Wednesday. "We are bringing Mr. Stigall justice for the blood-thirsty murder of Mr. Rahman."
About 150 worshippers were inside the mosque when the shooting occurred. At the time, many worshippers expressed shock at the killing. And though members of the mosque expressed relief at the arrest, many are still seeking answers about the motive behind the crime, CBS Philadelphia reported.
The mosque now employs private security and has added enhanced safety measures, including surveillance cameras and lights, in the wake of the shooting.
